Pre-galvanized steel pipe

Pre-galvanized steel pipe

Pre-galvanized steel pipe is made of galvanized steel strip. However, it’s antiseptic properties is poor than hot dipped galvanized steel pipe.

A pre-galvanized steel tube is a steel tube that is galvanized a steel sheet before it is formed and welded into a tube.

What is pre galvanized steel pipe?

Steel tubes that are formed and galvanized afterwards are sometimes referred to as post-galvanized steel tubes, but hot-dipped steel tubes is a more commonly used expression.

Galvanized steel pipe or galvanized steel tube is the most popular type of galvanized steel tube manufacturing because the equipment required for manufacturing is relatively inexpensive and the process is highly scalable. Unlike hot-dip steel tube, the time required for galvanizing the steel sheet is short, so the alloy layer in which iron and zinc are mixed is small and the pure zinc layer is thick.

However, since the zinc applied to the steel sheet is removed by the heat upon welding the pre-galvanized steel tube, re-sealing the exposed steel on the outside surface with zinc thermal spray is a required post-treatment process. This also means that the welding seam on the inside of the steel tube is not galvanized. The sacrificial anode properties of zinc allow for leaving the inner welding seam exposed without reducing the corrosion resistance and longevity of the product.

Pre-galvanization, also known as mill galvanization, involves passing a steel sheet through molten zinc. After this process, the sheet is cut to the desired size and recoiled. During pre-galvanization, a specific thickness of zinc coating is applied to the entire sheet. For instance, pre-galvanized Z275 steel has a zinc coating of 275 grams per square meter.

One notable advantage of pre-galvanized steel compared to hot-dip galvanized steel is its improved appearance. Additionally, it tends to be more cost-effective. Pre-galvanized materials find application in a wide range of products, including conduit, lip, and open channels.

What is the difference between pre galvanized steel and galvanized steel?

As hot dipped galvanization requires dipping the whole steel/metals into the molten vat of zinc, the galvanized steel coming out from this process has a continuous coating over the surface. Pre-galvanizing is performed at the first stage before the sheets are cut into sizes and pieces so the cut edges are not coated.

Production standard: ASTM, JIS, BS, DIN, EN, API, GB

Section type: round, square, rectangular, oval and other special section type.

Pre galvanized Rectangular tubes are the industry standard for fence framework, Contractors, architects, engineers. Architects and landscape architects have used steel fencing to design a variety of shelters, lighting standards and decorative sculptures for street-scapes, parks, bus and light rail stops, shopping centers, malls, sports stadiums, office buildings, parking lots and other facilities. Steel fence post are carefully designed with clean lines, structural integrity and ease of installation. These fences are available in variety of heights and widths in multiple configurations.

British Standard (BS1387-85) Thin thickness pipe specification

ND Outside Diameter (mm) W.T. Weight of Black Pipe (kg/m)
Nominal Size (DN) Screw Identifiers Maximum Minimum Thickness Plain end pipe Threaded and With Coupler
15 1/2 21.4 21.0 2.0 0.947 0.956
20 3/4 26.9 26.4 2.3 1.38 1.39
25 1 33.8 33.2 2.6 1.98 2.00
32 11/4 42.5 41.9 2.6 2.54 2.57
40 11/2 48.4 47.8 2.9 3.23 3.27
50 2 60.2 59.6 2.9 4.08 4.15
65 21/2 76.0 75.2 3.2 5.71 5.83
80 3 88.7 87.9 3.2 6.72 6.89
100 4 113.9 113.0 3.6 9.75 10.0

Normal steel pipe size

ND Outside Diameter (mm) W.T. Weight of Black Pipe (kg/m)
Nominal Size (DN) Screw Identifiers Maximum Minimum Thickness Plain end pipe Threaded and With Coupler
15 1/2 21.7 21.1 2.6 1.21 1.22
20 3/4 27.2 26.6 2.6 1.56 1.57
25 1 34.2 33.4 3.2 2.41 2.43
32 11/4 42.9 42.1 3.2 3.10 3.13
40 11/2 48.8 48.0 3.2 3.57 3.61
50 2 60.8 59.8 3.6 5.03 5.10
65 21/2 76.6 75.4 3.6 6.43 6.55
80 3 89.5 88.1 4.0 8.37 8.54
100 4 114.9 113.3 4.5 12.2 12.5
125 5 140.6 138.7 5.0 16.6 17.1
150 6 166.1 164.1 5.0 19.7 20.3

Pre-galvanized steel pipe application

Pre-galvanized steel pipes are used in the following fields, steel structure, build structure, guard rail, fence, metal furniture etc. our products are exported to about 50 countries in the world, we get a lot of recognition from many customers since our good quality and service.

Pre-galvanized steel pipe application

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Special welded tubes, often used in critical industrial applications, require careful handling and transportation to ensure they reach their destination in optimal condition. These tubes may vary in size, material, and specifications, making their proper delivery essential.

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Welded pipes specification and size

API SPEC 5CT

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Casting API 5CT Ø48.3~273 x WT2.77~11.43 J55, K55, N80, L80
Tubing API 5CT Ø48.3~273 x WT2.77~11.43 J55, K55, N80, L80, H40

API SPEC 5L

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Line Pipes API 5L Ø60.3~273.1 x WT2.77~12.7 A25, A, B, X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, X80

ASTM / ASME

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipes ASTM A135 Ø42.2~114.3 x WT2.11~2.63 A
Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel and Carbon-Manganese Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes ASTM A178 42.2-114.3 x 2.11-2.63 A, C, D
ERW and Hot-dip Galvanized Steel Pipes ASTM A53 Ø21.3~273 x WT2.11~12.7 A, B
Pipes for Piling Usage ASTM A252 Ø219.1~508 x WT3.6~12.7 Gr.2, Gr.3
Tubes for General Structural Purpose ASTM A500 Ø21.3~273 x WT2.11~12.7 Gr.2, Gr.3
Square Pipes for General Structural Purpose ASTM A500 25 x 25~160 x 160 x WT1.2~8.0 Carbon Steel

DIN

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Threaded Steel Pipes DIN 2440 Ø21~164 x WT2.65~4.85 Carbon Steel

BS

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Screwed and Socketed Steel Tubes BS 1387 Ø21.4~113.9 x WT2~3.6 Carbon Steel

EN

Scaffolding Pipes EN 39 Ø48.3 x WT3.2~4 Carbon Steel

JIS

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Carbon Steel Tubes for General Structure Purpose JIS G3444 Ø21.7~216.3 x WT2.0~6.0 Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel Tubes for Machine Structure Purpose JIS G3445 Ø15~76 x WT0.7~3.0 STKM11A, STKM13A
Carbon Steel Pipes for Ordinary Piping JIS G3452 Ø21.9~216.3 x WT2.8~5.8 Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel Pipes for Pressure Service JIS G3454 Ø21.7~216.3 x WT2.8~7.1 Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel Rigid Steel Conduits JIS G8305 Ø21~113.4 x WT1.2~3.5 G16~G104, C19~C75, E19~E75
Carbon Steel Rectangular Pipes for General Structure JIS G3466 16 x 16~150 x 150 x WT0.7~6 Carbon Steel
Frequently Asked Questions
The coil used for production has lower alloy content than similar steel plates, which brings better weldability. Besides, the rolling direction of the coil is not perpendicular to the pipe axis, so the finished pipe owns excellent crack resistance.
Welded steel pipe is a seamed steel product manufactured by bending steel strip or steel plate into round, square or other shapes and then welding. Its raw materials are steel sheets or strips. With the development of strip rolling, welding and inspection technology, welded pipes have richer specifications and more reliable quality.
Nickel and chromium are key elements for anti-corrosion performance. Higher nickel content provides stronger resistance against acid environments such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid. Adding chromium alone can also effectively prevent corrosion.
Poor edge condition of steel strip, irregular shape and dimensional deviation at the head and tail of uncut steel strip will lead to hard bending of the strip and further cause weld misalignment. This defect may result in product downgrade.
General technical requirements and inspection rules follow GB3092 Welded Steel Pipes for Low-Pressure Fluid Transmission. Hydrostatic test complies with relevant pressure regulations, and eddy current flaw detection is implemented according to GB7735 Steel Tube Eddy Current Flaw Detection Inspection Method.
Defects like folds, cracks, delamination and lap welding are strictly prohibited. Minor scratches, weld misalignment, burns and scars that do not exceed wall thickness negative deviation are acceptable. Wall thickening and inner weld beads at welding seams are also permitted.
Welded pipes shall undergo mechanical property test, flattening test and flaring test. They must withstand a 2.5Mpa hydrostatic pressure test for 1 minute without leakage. Eddy current flaw detection can be used as an alternative to hydrostatic test.
Qualified pipes are cut to fixed length by flying saw, then transported via turning frame. Both pipe ends are chamfered and flattened, marked clearly, and finally bundled into hexagonal bundles for delivery.
The weld seam of straight seam steel pipe is parallel to the pipe longitudinal direction. It can adopt narrow blanks to produce large-diameter pipes, and the same-width blanks can make pipes of different diameters. Its disadvantage is longer weld seam and lower production efficiency compared with spiral welded pipe.
There are four mainstream processing methods: Forging, Extrusion, Rolling and Steel Drawing. Forging uses impact or pressure to shape steel; Extrusion is widely used for non-ferrous metal pipes; Rolling reduces cross-section by roller compression; Steel Drawing is mainly applied to cold working to narrow pipe diameter and extend length.
Surface quenching and tempering generally adopt induction heating or flame heating. Local quenching can also be realized by induction heating for parts requiring partial high hardness.
Vickers hardness tester is commonly used. Rockwell hardness tester is also available: use HRA scale when hardened layer thickness is 0.4-0.8mm, and HRC scale when thickness exceeds 0.8mm. For shallow hardened layers, superficial Rockwell hardness tester with HRN scale is recommended.
Yes. Vickers, Rockwell and superficial Rockwell hardness values can be converted to one another. Corresponding conversion tables are provided in ISO, ASTM and GB/T standards.
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